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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Marengo, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hobbs excavating was very professional and thorough with the work. They did a great job on cleanup and worked efficiently. I highly recommend Hobbs Excavating."
Level front yard
Level front yard
Level front yard
Drainage and landscape
Level front yard

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hertle Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Marengo, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy, I had new drains installed and new gravel I'm very pleased and will recommend these guys to anyone. Very pleased from start to finish"
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Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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K & L Excavating
5.0(
6
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Serving Marengo, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"K & L Excavating removed an inground fuel oil tank, hauled it away and filled in the hole. I was impressed with their professionalism and they left the area looking great. They had the right equipment and were cleaned up and gone in 2 hours and 45 minutes."
Landscaping Project
Stone & Gravel Project
Fencing Project
Stone & Gravel Project
Stone & Gravel Project

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Oak and Stone Excavating and Contracting
4.7(
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Serving Marengo, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

"Oak and Stone re-did our larger-than-average gravel driveway. They were very pleasant to work with, and very responsive while trying to get everything set up. Really nice folks who take pride in their work. The quality of the work itself is top-notch, and they were in and out in a single day, including a full re-grade (the thing looked like the surface of the moon) and some expansion besides. Thoroughly impressed."
Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Southern solutions
5.0(
7
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Serving Marengo, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"The young man did an outstanding job , the Edging was really nice and the Mowing Looked Really Good!! He also Cleaned up a bunch of debris I had stacked up in the corner! I would Definitely hire him again and he was very Professional and Respectful!!"
Landscape
Before- clearing
Ditch clearing
Lawn service
Lawn care

+60

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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